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typeId: term
recordId: key-pair
fields:
  title: Key Pair
  definition: A public/private cryptographic key pair used to identify a
    principal, sign claims, decrypt wrapped keys, or establish encrypted
    communication depending on the cryptographic profile.
  order: 500
  usage:
    - Key usage should be explicit and profile-defined.
  sourceDocument: /home/johnb/Downloads/benac_terms_and_definitions_v0_1.md
  sourceVersion: 0.1 Terminology Draft
  sourceDate: 2026-05-02
  sourceSections:
    - 6. Identity, signatures, and provenance terminology
---
